Sociology - U1 AOS1 Exam Revision

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There are five types of research methods. Match each one to the correct description

• Used when we want to see behaviour in either a natural or controlled setting

• When people are asked a set number of questions about attitudes, beliefs and/or values

• An in-depth meetings with individuals or small groups

• A detailed review of written and/or visual documents

• Controlled research that involves testing the relationship between variables

Fieldwork and observations

Surveys

Interviews

Document analysis

Experiments

• Fieldwork and observations

• Surveys

• Interviews

• Document analysis

• Experiments

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methods of data uses descriptive data. ​

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methods of data uses numerical data

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Qualitative

Quantitative

Descriptive 

Numerical

Open Ended

Define 'ethical methodologies'.

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There are four ethical guidelines we use in Sociology,. Match each description to the correct guideline

• Participants sign a form that explains what sociological research they will participate in

• Participants have to willingly offer their time, and can withdraw at any time

• All personal information about participants is kept hidden

• All information collected from participants must be stored safely and securely

Informed consent

Voluntary participation

Privacy

Confidentiality of data

• Informed consent

• Voluntary participation

• Privacy

• Confidentiality of data

Multiple Choice

The Sociological Imagination is a theory proposed by ...?

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Howard Becker

• C. Wright Mills

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is an issue that people blame someone’s individual or moral failings for. A ​

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is a social problem that affects many individuals, stemming from the social culture and structure of society

Open Ended

How would you describe the social category of youth?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'extended transition'?

• An age- based socially constructed category in Western societies

• The progression into adulthood which, today, takes longer to reach

• The period of life that follows the beginning of puberty

• Shared expectations or rules for behaviour within a particular social group

Open Ended

What is an example of extended transition?